Experience

Midwest Co-Pack

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Present



BCS Automotive Interface Solutions

• Germany
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Human Resources Generalist II

  • Jun 2021 - Feb 2022

  Oversee all benefits, FMLA, LOA, and Short-Term Disability for union-based plant. Direct open enrollment and COVID protocols. Update new databases, KRONOS, and ADP on a regular basis. Record all unemployment claims through ADP. Collect overdue premiums from employees who are laid off or on leave. Collaborate with HR manager on recruitment initiatives for salaried positions. Investigate and navigate workers’ compensation claims and coach managers and employees on requirements and… Show more Oversee all benefits, FMLA, LOA, and Short-Term Disability for union-based plant. Direct open enrollment and COVID protocols. Update new databases, KRONOS, and ADP on a regular basis. Record all unemployment claims through ADP. Collect overdue premiums from employees who are laid off or on leave. Collaborate with HR manager on recruitment initiatives for salaried positions. Investigate and navigate workers’ compensation claims and coach managers and employees on requirements and recommendations. ● Developed and implemented improved onboarding experience for new hires, leading to 20% increase in retention rates. ● Efficiently onboarded 150+ employees over a four-month period. Show less Oversee all benefits, FMLA, LOA, and Short-Term Disability for union-based plant. Direct open enrollment and COVID protocols. Update new databases, KRONOS, and ADP on a regular basis. Record all unemployment claims through ADP. Collect overdue premiums from employees who are laid off or on leave. Collaborate with HR manager on recruitment initiatives for salaried positions. Investigate and navigate workers’ compensation claims and coach managers and employees on requirements and… Show more Oversee all benefits, FMLA, LOA, and Short-Term Disability for union-based plant. Direct open enrollment and COVID protocols. Update new databases, KRONOS, and ADP on a regular basis. Record all unemployment claims through ADP. Collect overdue premiums from employees who are laid off or on leave. Collaborate with HR manager on recruitment initiatives for salaried positions. Investigate and navigate workers’ compensation claims and coach managers and employees on requirements and recommendations. ● Developed and implemented improved onboarding experience for new hires, leading to 20% increase in retention rates. ● Efficiently onboarded 150+ employees over a four-month period. Show less



Quality Ingredients Corporation

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Professional

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

  Designed, planned, and executed HR strategies. Coordinated efforts with management team and CEO to advise and guide organization and employees to effectively manage change as part of the strategic plan. Assisted CEO in securing and facilitating delivery of benefits packages for employees, authoring new company policies, and weekly planning and scheduling. Provided continuous training and coaching for supervisors, managers, and employees. ● Created a benefits module and better tracking… Show more Designed, planned, and executed HR strategies. Coordinated efforts with management team and CEO to advise and guide organization and employees to effectively manage change as part of the strategic plan. Assisted CEO in securing and facilitating delivery of benefits packages for employees, authoring new company policies, and weekly planning and scheduling. Provided continuous training and coaching for supervisors, managers, and employees. ● Created a benefits module and better tracking system for PTO in coordination with QIC and Paylocity. ● Successfully developed novel employee onboarding for all new hires. ● Attended and won several unemployment hearings. ● Navigated COVID-19 pandemic with FFCRA/EFMLA and SOPs to ensure safety of all staff in facility. Show less Designed, planned, and executed HR strategies. Coordinated efforts with management team and CEO to advise and guide organization and employees to effectively manage change as part of the strategic plan. Assisted CEO in securing and facilitating delivery of benefits packages for employees, authoring new company policies, and weekly planning and scheduling. Provided continuous training and coaching for supervisors, managers, and employees. ● Created a benefits module and better tracking… Show more Designed, planned, and executed HR strategies. Coordinated efforts with management team and CEO to advise and guide organization and employees to effectively manage change as part of the strategic plan. Assisted CEO in securing and facilitating delivery of benefits packages for employees, authoring new company policies, and weekly planning and scheduling. Provided continuous training and coaching for supervisors, managers, and employees. ● Created a benefits module and better tracking system for PTO in coordination with QIC and Paylocity. ● Successfully developed novel employee onboarding for all new hires. ● Attended and won several unemployment hearings. ● Navigated COVID-19 pandemic with FFCRA/EFMLA and SOPs to ensure safety of all staff in facility. Show less



Northland Paving

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Office Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Jan 2020

  Performed weekly union payroll, certified payrolls in LCP Tracker (Labor Compliance Payroll), assisted CEO in daily reports on all contract jobs, accounts payable, and all other office responsibilities as needed. Performed weekly union payroll, certified payrolls in LCP Tracker (Labor Compliance Payroll), assisted CEO in daily reports on all contract jobs, accounts payable, and all other office responsibilities as needed.



St, Gertrude's Health and Rehab Center

• Shakopee, MN

• Human Resources/Payroll Manager

  • May 2015 - Apr 2019

  Orchestrated human resources activities for up to 350 employees. Promoted positive employee relations, communicated staff concerns, and translated company policies, procedures, and guidelines as the HR Strategic Business Partner. Designed and effected HR strategies to align with overall business plan. Directed employee health and safety, workers’ compensation, and unemployment, bridging management and employee relations for investigations, administering disciplinary action, and conflict… Show more Orchestrated human resources activities for up to 350 employees. Promoted positive employee relations, communicated staff concerns, and translated company policies, procedures, and guidelines as the HR Strategic Business Partner. Designed and effected HR strategies to align with overall business plan. Directed employee health and safety, workers’ compensation, and unemployment, bridging management and employee relations for investigations, administering disciplinary action, and conflict resolution. Ensured compliance with federal and state employment law. ● Assisted in employing an 8/80 work schedule into a 40-hour work week, realizing a savings of $40,000 in the first year. ● Developed one page performance evaluation for use companywide with annual performance evaluations. ● Authored policies on cell phone usage, dress code, and perfume usage that were enacted in the facility. Show less Orchestrated human resources activities for up to 350 employees. Promoted positive employee relations, communicated staff concerns, and translated company policies, procedures, and guidelines as the HR Strategic Business Partner. Designed and effected HR strategies to align with overall business plan. Directed employee health and safety, workers’ compensation, and unemployment, bridging management and employee relations for investigations, administering disciplinary action, and conflict… Show more Orchestrated human resources activities for up to 350 employees. Promoted positive employee relations, communicated staff concerns, and translated company policies, procedures, and guidelines as the HR Strategic Business Partner. Designed and effected HR strategies to align with overall business plan. Directed employee health and safety, workers’ compensation, and unemployment, bridging management and employee relations for investigations, administering disciplinary action, and conflict resolution. Ensured compliance with federal and state employment law. ● Assisted in employing an 8/80 work schedule into a 40-hour work week, realizing a savings of $40,000 in the first year. ● Developed one page performance evaluation for use companywide with annual performance evaluations. ● Authored policies on cell phone usage, dress code, and perfume usage that were enacted in the facility. Show less



St. Gertrude's Health & Rehab Center

• Shakopee, MN

• Human Resources Generalist

  • Dec 2013 - May 2015

  Supported human resource functions with regularly maintenance and updating of employee information, employment status, and status-change data in the payroll and HRIS system. Analyzed and prepared employee data reports and conducted file audits to ensure that all required documentation was gathered and maintained properly. Spearheaded new hire onboarding, FMLA/LOA, short-term disability, worker’s compensation, benefit, and payroll processing. Drafted reports, memos, and letter for Director of… Show more Supported human resource functions with regularly maintenance and updating of employee information, employment status, and status-change data in the payroll and HRIS system. Analyzed and prepared employee data reports and conducted file audits to ensure that all required documentation was gathered and maintained properly. Spearheaded new hire onboarding, FMLA/LOA, short-term disability, worker’s compensation, benefit, and payroll processing. Drafted reports, memos, and letter for Director of Human Resources. ● Navigated employee restrictions for workers’ compensation claims. ● Personally onboarded 130 new hires per year, holding orientations twice per month. Show less Supported human resource functions with regularly maintenance and updating of employee information, employment status, and status-change data in the payroll and HRIS system. Analyzed and prepared employee data reports and conducted file audits to ensure that all required documentation was gathered and maintained properly. Spearheaded new hire onboarding, FMLA/LOA, short-term disability, worker’s compensation, benefit, and payroll processing. Drafted reports, memos, and letter for Director of… Show more Supported human resource functions with regularly maintenance and updating of employee information, employment status, and status-change data in the payroll and HRIS system. Analyzed and prepared employee data reports and conducted file audits to ensure that all required documentation was gathered and maintained properly. Spearheaded new hire onboarding, FMLA/LOA, short-term disability, worker’s compensation, benefit, and payroll processing. Drafted reports, memos, and letter for Director of Human Resources. ● Navigated employee restrictions for workers’ compensation claims. ● Personally onboarded 130 new hires per year, holding orientations twice per month. Show less



Coinmach Corporation

• Administration

  • Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

  Managed office when Regional Vice President was absent, processed accounts payable which included coding invoices to the right department, handled customer service requests that involved: claims, refunds, servicing, complaints, and any other issues that needed to be addressed. Liaison with visitors, customers and vendors for the facility. Managed office when Regional Vice President was absent, processed accounts payable which included coding invoices to the right department, handled customer service requests that involved: claims, refunds, servicing, complaints, and any other issues that needed to be addressed. Liaison with visitors, customers and vendors for the facility.



Pinnacle Financial Group

• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Specialist/Recruiter/Administrative Assistant

  • Apr 2011 - Dec 2012

  Facilitated company recruitment efforts. Coordinated and provided employee onboarding and monthly staff trainings. Supported Director of HR in creating monthly and quarterly audits for company Facilitated company recruitment efforts. Coordinated and provided employee onboarding and monthly staff trainings. Supported Director of HR in creating monthly and quarterly audits for company



Allstate

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Producer and Customer Service

  • Dec 2008 - Nov 2010

  Opened new office, customized insurance programs to suit individual customers often covering a variety of risks, calculated premiums and establish payment method for all customers, met production requirements and goals assigned by the agent, and composed correspondence to potential and existing customers. Opened new office, customized insurance programs to suit individual customers often covering a variety of risks, calculated premiums and establish payment method for all customers, met production requirements and goals assigned by the agent, and composed correspondence to potential and existing customers.



NOREX | The IT Peer Community

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Aug 1999 - Dec 2008

  Answered phones, proof read consulting that was done on a daily basis, put together sales packets, filing, ordered supplies, responsible for weely teleforum that was held to members and handled administration duties. Answered phones, proof read consulting that was done on a daily basis, put together sales packets, filing, ordered supplies, responsible for weely teleforum that was held to members and handled administration duties.